When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially starts on Thursday June 11 2026.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted?

It is co-hosted by the United States Mexico and Canada.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The field has been expanded from 32 teams to 48 competing national teams.

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When is FIFA World Cup 2026 Happening?

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June 11, 2026 3:00 PM EST

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Everything to know before it happens.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the 23rd edition of the quadrennial international men's football championship. Running from June 11 to July 19, 2026, the tournament features a historic, first-ever joint hosting arrangement across sixteen cities split among the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This iteration also introduces a major format expansion, growing the tournament field from 32 to 48 competing national teams.

Event Details

Host

Canada, Mexico, US

Star Players

Lionel Messi (Argentina), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Kylian Mbappé (France), Erling Haaland (Norway), Neymar (Brazil), Jude Bellingham (England), Vinícius Júnior (Brazil), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Christian Pulisic (United States), Alphonso Davies (Canada)

Official Broadcast & Streaming

Here are all the broadcasters televising the FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Fox Sports, Telemundo (USA) BBC, ITV (UK) CTV, TSN, RDS (Canada) SBS (Australia) ARD, ZDF, Magenta Sport (Germany) RTVE (Spain) DSports, TelevisaUnivision (Latin America) beIN Sports (Middle East and North Africa) New World TV, SuperSport (Sub-Saharan Africa)

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